Monday, 5 August 2013

Lovely Open Day !

A happy James bringing 'Isabel' round through the station on Saturday

Hi there. We enjoyed a super Open Day yesterday with lots (but not too many !) happy visitors enjoying the lovely warm, sunny afternoon. We had four trains running for most of the afternoon which kept the queues down so our visitors didn't have to wait long for a ride. We had Lucille working hard all afternoon (well done Keith!), ably supported by General, Thunderbox, The Shay, Nelson and Sergeant. Unfortunately, Isabel was 'failed' on Sunday morning with a faulty injector, so did not make an appearance, which we were all sad about as she had run faultlessly on Saturday, and we have been looking forward to her being in action! So maybe next time?

Alan & James having a 'conflab' with 'Isabel' on Saturday.

Photos: Brian M

TTFN

P.S. Could we just remind (intending) visitors that the Ashmanhaugh Light Railway Club operates the railway on a private site which is only open to the Public on the advertised Open Days, so we would be grateful if people would not just wander in for a 'look round' at other times, as it is private property. Thank you.

About the ALR

The Ashmanhaugh Light Railway is a 7¼ inch gauge railway, set in the beautiful North Norfolk countryside, within earshot of the whistles of the Bure Valley Railway and the Bittern Line trains. It really is well worth a visit, a must for any rail enthusiast.

How to find us

We're just past Wroxham off the Stalham Road at Beeston St Lawrence (signposted Ashmanhaugh) or if you come to Wroxham Barns take the first right after the Barns, then left at the crossroads and the Railway is on the left, just follow the signs on Open Days.